Sec. 2.    Powers and Functions of the MIA General Manager. — The MIA General Manager shall be delegated with substantive executive authority within the overall framework of public accountability to ensure the management of the MIA efficiently, effectively, and economically; and its responsiveness to the highly complex, competitive, and ever-changing requirements of modern-day international air travel. In line with this, the MIA General Manager shall perform the following functions:

a.    Serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the MIA in the management of its day-to-day operations. 

b.    Exercise supervision and control over the MIA and its integral units including its buildings, runways, facilities and equipment.

c.    Provide general supervision and overall coordination of all government agencies operating in the MIA with respect to the allocation and use of building space and airport premises.

d.    Enter into a memorandum of agreement/understanding, contracts or such other arrangements as may be feasible with such government agencies or private entities operating or providing service in the MIA to ensure proper coordination and integration of all activities in the MIA subject to such laws, decree, rules and regulations as are applicable to a head of an agency in the exercise of such authority. 

e.    Exercise the usual powers, functions and responsibilities of the head of an agency including matters concerning policy studies and reorganization for consideration by higher authorities, building or area allocation and use, concessions or services for the safety and convenience of the general public, budgetary and financial requirements, requisitions, repair and maintenance of buildings and facilities, movement of persons/vehicles, and regular airport security and such other functions as may be provided by law or directed by the President.